Due to extra security measures recently implemented by Apple (System Integrity Protection), using the OpenStack CLI tools on the latest version of Mac OS X is now best done using a virtualized Python environment (using virtualenv).
Install pip and virtualenvFirst, open a Terminal (or other console client) and install pip and virtualenv:
sudo -H easy_install pip
sudo -H pip install virtualenv
Create a virtualenvThen choose a name for your virtual environment, for example " Read more »

Using the command line tools for OpenStack on Windows is a bit different and a bit more difficult. In this guide we provide you with the steps required to set this up.
Install Python Use the latest stable Python web-based installer from https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/ with these extra settings:
Add to PATH Add to environment variables In our experience the process is easier when using Firefox or Chrome instead of Edge Read more »